San Benito County Arts Council Open Studios Art Tour, April 14 th & 15 th 2018 Preview Exhibition, March 3 rd - April 6th/ OS Reception 6-8 pm, Friday March 23rd APPLICANT INFORMATION Application Deadline: 5 pm, Friday, January 19 th 2018 Last Name First M.I. Date Mailing Address Apartment/Unit # City State Zip Phone E-mail Address NOTE: Email is the preferred method of communication. Please include the words Open Studio in all email correspondence. Website/ Social Media Your name, day phone number, studio address, and website address (if any) will be listed in promotional materials. Please indicate any information you DO NOT want published in the space below. Categorize your work in 7 words or less to use for the mailer. (i.e. Black and white photography in urban landscapes) STUDIO INFORMATION Studio locations must be finalized and proofed by Wednesday January 31st Maps, flyers, and advertisements containing studio addresses will go to press immediately thereafter. Studio I will be sharing a Studio at the following location: Studio I would like to participate at a group site? I have a studio to share. Address Address Yes No Group sites may be designated in Hollister and San Juan Bautista/ Aromas for artists who need studio space. No additional fees will be charged for group sites, although each Artist must pay the Open Studios entry fee. Actual locations will be confirmed by January 26 th.. Yes No Application Checklist Open Studios Application (page 1) Please email 2 images of your artwork as attachments only to info@sanbenitoarts.org (300 dpi resolution JPG). Each image shall be labeled with your last name and image # (i.e. Rekedal 1, Rekedal 2). Improperly labeled images will not be viewed. Images will be used for print and electronic advertising Please email an ARTIST STATEMENT (1 paragraph, Microsoft Word) and 1 HEADSHOT (jpg) to info@sanbenitoarts.org. Artist info will be used for newspaper articles, facebook & publicity Participant Disclaimer (page 2) Hold Harmless Agreement (page 3) Application Fee (see page 2). Application fees can be sent via PayPal to info@sanbenitoarts.org, by mail (check) to SBCAC, PO Box 692, Hollister, CA 95024 or you may call to pay by credit card at 831.636.2787. The deadline for all submissions is 5:00 pm Friday, January 19 th, 2018. REVIEW PROCESS All submissions will be reviewed by committee. Applications will not be considered complete until all items are received. Participating artists will be notified by January 26th. 1
PREVIEW EXHIBITION: March 3 rd - April 6th at ARTspace Annex, 217 Fifth St., Hollister ARTIST RECEPTION: 6-8 pm, Friday, March 23rd at ARTspace Annex Number of pieces of artwork to be exhibited (1-3 pieces/artist) will be determined by space availability. All artwork must be ready for hanging. Two-dimensional pieces must be framed with a taut hanging wire securely attached to the back. ARTWORK THAT IS NOT PROPERLY WIRED OR READY FOR DISPLAY WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE SHOW. See Page 4 Important Dates & Deadlines for artwork drop off and pick up dates/times. Please initial all terms below: PARTICIPATION DISCLAIMER I agree to include the San Benito County Arts Council logo on my personal invitations. I agree to proof read my information and map location before printing deadlines on January 31st I agree to deliver my work to ARTspace Annex on Feb. 24th and pick it up on April 9 th & 10th. I will collect contact information from guests for SBCAC s mailing list and publicity use only. I will post directional road signs to my studio and remove these signs by Monday, April 16th I will promote Open Studios via Facebook, direct mail, email, etc. I understand that the success of Open Studios depends on my own outreach efforts. Yes! I would like to serve on the Open Studios Committee! Committee members are required to attend 1-2 meetings/month (Jan.- March only) in Hollister or Aromas & communicate regularly via email. If yes, please check area of interest below. Publicity Committee Admin Sponsorships Open Studios Raffle Preview Exhibition & Reception I permit the San Benito County Arts Council to use the artwork and information I have submitted herewith, excluding any information so marked on the application form, as promotional material in the news media and for inclusion in Open Studios lists. Signature & Date PAYMENT INFORMATION Entry fee of $85/participant or $50/first-time participants includes 25 mailers and shall be payable upon submission of your application. Submissions will not be complete until payment & application have been received. Entry fee is per artist not per studio. Artists sharing a studio must pay individually. You may pay by cash, credit card (by phone) or check payable to the SBC Arts Council, PO Box 692, Hollister, CA 95024. Item Fee Quantity Amount Participation Fee (includes 25 mailers) Open Studios Signage Additional Mailers Art Tour Sponsor $85/ General Registration $50/ First-Time Participant Registration $11 per laminated sign $15 per 50 mailers $100 with name/ logo on all OS publicity materials Reception Sponsor Artist Membership (see enclosed) Submissions $50 with special acknowledgement at the Preview Reception, 6-8 pm, Fri. March 23rd Yes! I would like to join the Arts Council s 2018 Artist Membership Program ($35 annual fee) Applications may be sent by email to info@sanbenitoarts.org or by mail to SBC Arts Council, PO Box 692, Hollister, CA 95024. **Questions may be directed to 831.636.2787 or info@sanbenitoarts.org Total 2
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT Reception & Preview Exhibition The artist agrees to hold the San Benito County Arts Council, its Board, staff and volunteers harmless for any damage, theft or loss of artwork. The artist understands & accepts the risk of submitting/sending artwork. The San Benito County Arts Council is not responsible for any loss, theft, or damage to the Works of Art while in its possession or on display; specifically, from the date of delivery to the Arts Council until the date of delivery to a Purchaser or repossession by the Artist. All reasonable care will be taken with Artwork. We suggest that artists insure their work privately for adequate protection in all potential situations. Art Tour As a participant in the San Benito County Open Studio Art Tour, I agree that photographs, videos, or slides of me or my work may be used by the Open Studio Committee of the non-profit organization San Benito County Arts Council for promotional purposes. The San Benito County Arts Council will not be responsible for any injury that may arise to the exhibitors or to guests while they are within the space set aside for the participant, or for loss or damage to any property from any cause what so ever during the period of the Open Studio Art Tour. I understand I am responsible for securing my work during non-event hours. I agree to hold The San Benito County Arts Council harmless in any such situation and not responsible for work left overnight. I have read the rules, regulations and policies for the Open Studio Art Tour and agree to abide by them. By signing below I am acknowledging that I have read the terms and conditions set forth in the Open Studio Art Tour Application and Artist Agreement. If accepted, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations for the event. Additionally, I agree to hold harmless the San Benito County Arts Council, its Board and Staff and all subsidiaries for the theft, loss or damage to any items, exhibited or personal, during the Open Studio Art Tour. Signature Date 3
2018 OPEN STUDIOS Important Dates and Deadlines Application Due Date Final Proof of Studio Locations & Map Go to Print Artwork drop off at ARTspace Annex 217 Fifth St., Downtown Hollister Install Exhibition Preview Exhibition @ the Annex Preview Reception @ the Annex Artwork pick up from the Annex Open Studios Weekend 5 pm, Friday, January 19th Wednesday, January 31st Friday, February 2nd 9 am- 12 pm, Saturday, February 24th February 26 th - March 2nd Friday, March 3rd- Friday, April 6th 6-8 pm, Friday March 23rd 9 am- 12 pm, Monday, April 9th 9 am- 12 pm, Tuesday, April 10th 10 am - 4 pm, April 14 th & 15th Contact Jennifer Laine, Executive Director San Benito County Arts Council PO Box 692, Hollister CA 95024 831.636.2787/ info@sanbenitoarts.org SBC Arts Council Office Location: ARTspace 240 Fifth St. Hollister CA 95023 SBC Arts Council Exhibition Space: ARTspace Annex 217 Fifth St. Hollister, CA 95023 4
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